And then there are quizzes, quizzes galore. Google "Downton Abbey quiz" and see how many of the 1.5 million results you get through.

But yes, I made one, too. The show just calls out for a trivia quiz, what with all the richness of detail in the costumes, setting and storyline. I was scribbling down interesting facts as we watched it through once, then started to formalize it for team trivia when it was rerun. As it turned out, we didn't end up playing this one at New Year's so I offer it here for a few series-besotted friends, and perhaps for you, as well.

Downton
Abbey Trivia Quiz

1.
What is the name of the real castle where Downton Abbey is filmed?

2.
Who is the first character Julian Fellowes wrote, after reading a
history set in the 1880s and 90s?

3.
In which month and year does Season 1 begin?

4.
Who is the first character we see in the first episode of the
series?

5. What
is the name of the pub in town where Carson meets the other Charlie?

6. Who
invented the swivel chair?

7. Which
Downton Abbey actor shares the same name as a former US President?

8.
Where does the first scene of Season 2 take place?

9. What
is the name, and breed, of Robert's beloved dog?

10. Complete
the Lady Violet quotes.

What
is a ___________?

I
couldn't have electricity in the house. I wouldn't sleep a wink. All
those ___________.

Your
quarrel is with my daughter, Rosamund, and not with me. So ___________.